[His grip loosens on her hands first. Breathing evenly. His hands slips from hers, eyes only opening partway, to check the color as the whispers stop, drown out by the crackling fire.]

It is nicer than what it will become.

[There is gratitude and. He just boxes it up for now. He can't react to those feelings. Calm is important.]

A significant enough reason for balance. This is the start of the Samadhi Fire. It's not the true fire, I need elemental balance for that, but yin and yang is enough for something that overpowers most. Certainly enough to dissuade spirits who know how complete it's destruction can be.